Posts tagged long-haul destinations

Survey reveals Spain to be budget friendly

Nov 12th

Posted by admin in Holiday news

Foreign currency information survey, Holiday Cost Barometer produced by the Post Office Travel Services, has shown that many UK holidaymakers look to reduce costs of holidays as well as maximising their travel budgets whilst at their chosen destination.

Buying food locally and eating out less as well as not spending as much on drinks are just some of the measures taken to reduce holiday spending.

With the value of the pound against currencies such as the Euro, many UK holidaymakers have chosen destinations out of their comfort zone and are travelling further afield to mid to long haul destinations.

Bulgaria, Turkey and Egypt have been some of the most popular destinations of this year for Brits, whilst destinations such as Spain, Greece and Portugal have been favoured less due to value for money not being as good as previous years.

However, the Holiday Cost Barometer survey revealed Thailand to be the top of the survey and Spain in 2nd place, with a 10 item basket of holiday essentials including, sun-cream, drinks and meals costing under ‚£55. UK travellers are making the most of holiday budgets by travelling to cheaper holiday resorts.

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British Airways cuts back

Jun 24th

Posted by admin in Holiday news

British Airways has announced a reduction in its services of short haul destinations from Gatwick for winter 2009. Flights to Alicante, Palma, Malta, Madrid, Barcelona and Krakow will discontinue, flying only to Bulgaria (Varna) from London Gatwick during the summer months.

Alternatively flights to Pisa, Malaga and Gibraltar will fly from London Heathrow in winter instead of Gatwick. The number of flights per day from Heathrow to Barcelona will increase from 5 to 7 per day and Prague will also increase from 3 to 4 per day.

Flights from Gatwick will increase to long haul destinations:
‚ Barbados from 9 to 10 flights per day
‚ St Lucia from 3 to 5 flights per day
‚ Bermuda from 5 to 6 flights per day
‚ Port of Spain from 3 to 5 flights per day.

Richard Tams, Head of UK and Ireland sales for BA told TravelMole, “We have some exciting new routes in our winter schedule and extra services to popular sun spots like the Caribbean.

Increased competition from low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Aer Lingus to European destinations from Gatwick has been a factor in the decision to reduce the number of flights to Europe and increase long-haul options.

There will also be an increase in schedule flights to:
‚ Las Vegas (Gatwick)
‚ Montego Bay Jamaica (Heathrow)
‚ Male Maldives (Heathrow)
‚ Sharm el Sheikh Egypt (Heathrow)
‚ Innsbruck Austria (Heathrow).

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British holidaymakers urged to check insurance policies

May 13th

Posted by admin in Cruises

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British holidaymakers booking holidays to Europe and long haul destinations are urged to check their travel insurance cover, making sure the cover is adequate.

According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) vacationers should check their policies before departing on their holidays to ensure they are covered for essentials like, lost luggage, medical expenses and valuables.

Malcolm Tarling, an ABI spokesperson said, “They should ensure, before they sign on the dotted line or click ‘I accept’ with their mouse online, that they should actually understand what they are covered for.”

Reading the small print on insurance policies before accepting is highly important when choosing appropriate holiday travel insurance, making sure all your needs are covered. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which replaced the E111 form for basic medical treatment in the majority of EU countries is essential for British travellers, travelling to Europe.

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